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LB06 ZXA

2006 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,586 mi
Last recorded125,586 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,586 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 125,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 120,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 120,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,673 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,677 miles

Engine oil leaks!!

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,535 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 101,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 52,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 31,884 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,884 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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LB06 ZXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB06 ZXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB06 ZXA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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